Linda Popple - Paintings in Oil

WHEELIN' IN HILTON HEAD

2012-02-01T11:14:00.000-06:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

I thought it would be fun to do a Daily Paintworks challenge for a change of pace. This week's challenge is "The Wheel Challenge" suggested by Carol Carmichael. A photograph I took while in Hilton Head at Karin Jurick's workshop was just the ticket. Take a few minutes and explore these three sites. Believe me, you will not be disappointed!

$50.00 plus shipping

JEAN TOWNSEND 2 - ANOTHER TEXAS MUG

2012-01-30T00:30:00.000-06:00

8x8 oil on Ampersand Cradled Panel

This is another painting of Jean Townsend. I wanted to paint her again and decided to use a larger support. It was a bit of a struggle, but I am satisfied with the result. I'll post this again in Some Texas Artists Like to Paint.

To view Jean's blog click HERE.

BETSY "EAGLE EYE" STEVENSON

2012-01-28T20:00:00.000-06:00

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

"Betsy “Eagle Eye” Stevenson. She is deceptively innocent looking. She is a frequent world traveler who has been know to shoot in Italy and France as well as throughout the United States. Along with being an expert shot our sources say she may well just set up an easel and capture images on site. Beware of easels in the field...easels on the beach...beware! We know is she is armed with a SLR and dangerous to those who don’t want to be immortalized on canvas."

Written by Maria Hock.

To view Betsy's blog click HERE.

CHRIS "THE MONIKER" WERST

2012-01-27T00:30:00.000-06:00

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

"Chris “the Moniker” Werst comes by her alias honestly. She misses nothing. At beaches, Galleries, tourist attractions...She retains everything. She is very proficient at finding out and remembering names of people, places and things. She uses this to her advantage. She will call your name and then act like she knows you...by the time you realize she is a stranger it is too late...you are digitally immortalized and destined to become canvas bound. Her whereabouts is totally unknown as she does not...at this writing...have a blog."

Artfully written by Maria Hock.

Chris, you will love having a blog!!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!

HANGING WITH KARIN!!

2012-01-26T09:33:00.000-06:00

This fabulous sign was made by Regula Scheifele, an HHG member! She also wrote the following post -

"Almost all of the Hilton Head Gang members are taking part in the 'A Sense of Place' exhibition at the Sedona Arts Center. As is Karin Jurick! - so the above sign definitely applies....

The Gang has debated whether to attend, mails have been exchanged and advise given. We decided to take the risk of 'public appearance', so it's definitely a chance to see the HHG. If only through our master pieces!

The show's opening is January 25th - today! - with Sedona's "First Friday" Artwalk and reception on February 3rd. The exhibit will continue through February 14th."

Regula is a fantastic artist so please take a minute and look at her blog!

REGULA SCHEIFELE

I haven't posted my painting for "A Sense of Place." I don't know why - maybe I am superstitious! I didn't think I was, but I guess I am. I'm hoping my painting will find a very nice home! :-)

NANCY "THE GUARDIAN" DARLING

2012-01-24T01:00:00.000-06:00

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

We are looking for Nancy “The Guardian” Darling so named because of her help with rescue dogs. She often travels with a large pack of dogs which hampers her ability to shoot but that does not prevent her from trying. She uses the dogs to attract unsuspecting subjects then while they are being distracted...she shoots. It is a devious but very effective plan. I hear she and her pack will be heading up to Alaska to participate in the Iditarod...that may be a false lead...just be on the lookout...

You may find more clues to her whereabouts on her blog...

Nancy Darling
Also, please visit Maria Hock's blog as she is the gang member who took all the photos and writes the descriptions!!
Maria Hock

GOT SUGAR?

2012-01-23T11:12:00.001-06:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

This is my grandson, Ben, wearing an old hat and after eating cake with powdered sugar on it. He had sugar everywhere! I had to take a photo and I had a lot of fun painting his little sugar mug!

Some Texas Artists Like to Paint

JEAN - A Texas Mug!

2012-01-18T21:53:00.001-06:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

This is Jean Townsend, a fabulous Texas artist (an introduction, just in case you haven't met her). We've been promising each other to send photos of each other to paint and we finally did. And I have to tell you that I had a blast painting Jean's mug. She sent 3 great photos (and, yes I am going to paint them all - maybe more than once). In this reference photograph, Jean wore a huge frown and smudged lipstick. Just wonderful! I've painted this not only for my pleasure and blog, but for Some Texas Artists Like To Paint. The January challenge is mug shots. Please check out these two blogs!

Jean Townsend

Some Texas Artists Like To Paint

FACE No. 54

2012-01-15T19:56:00.000-06:00

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

$25.00 plus S/H

FACE No. 53

2012-01-13T20:35:00.000-06:00

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

I've been having some computer problems - well, actually user problems. I have painted several small paintings and lost them in cyber space. I finally found them and transferred all photos I had taken to where they belong. I lost them in an attempt to be better organized in the new year. Kind of a joke! Now it is fixed and I am still determined to better organize all my photos. There are soooo many! Any suggestions of how you do it would be more than welcome!

$25.00 plus S/H

FACE No. 52

2012-01-08T18:30:00.000-06:00

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

Here is number 52 of my mug shot series. I have another one on the easel. I just don't think I will be stopping in the near future. However, I am giving some thought to painting some still lifes. I haven't done that in quite a while and I think the change would be good.

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ROXANNE

2012-01-07T12:08:00.000-06:00

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

Another notorious member of the Hilton Head Gang!

Roxanne “The Streak” Duke is so named because she is stealthy. She streaks by and shoots at will and disappears before detected by unsuspecting victims. Roxanne flies under the radar...finding a photo of her was not easy...we had to scour the internet, check past files and canvas neighborhoods just to find this one. We don’t know when the photo was taken...her look may have changed. Scrutinize everyone you see...

For more information about Roxanne check out her blog at:

http://dailypaintingblog-roxanneduke.blogspot.com/

SHERRIE

2012-01-06T20:26:00.002-06:00

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

Another infamous Hilton Head Gang member!

Sherrie “the Kid” Hilliard known as the kid because she specializes in painting children. She scours beaches and playgrounds looking for innocent little ones to shoot. Parents be on the lookout for Sherrie, The Kid...she will shoot your kids then immortalize them on canvas...they may even end up in a gallery. She drove off Hilton Head Island with enough material to keep her busy for months. She is probably hold up in a secret hideout....painting, painting, painting...

For more information or possible clues to her whereabouts check out Sherrie’s blog:

http://sherriehilliard.blogspot.com

In other news (do I sound professional?!) a wonderful artist and friend has a new website. Please take a minute and check it out!
Kathy Cousart

STORMY

2012-01-05T22:16:00.005-06:00

This portrait of Stormy was painted in Angela Elledge's moleskin for the Texas Moleskin Round-Up. Angela is a known dog lover and she paints beautiful dog portraits. I thought Stormy would be a good addition to her book.

Stormy was adopted by my three grandchildren, Abby, Ben and Asher after she was abandoned by her previous owner. She is a sweet and very smart dog. Although, when she proof read this post she didn't understand why I identified her as a dog!

I must add a belated HAPPY NEW YEAR to all!! I had a wonderful holiday with family and am just now getting back to my normal (did I say normal?) routine. I got up to the studio yesterday and I have to admit to being rusty after 3 weeks of not painting. I've missed it and very happy to be able to work again. :-)

FACE No. 51

2011-12-19T11:20:00.000-06:00

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

This woman caught my attention among the many mug shots. I'm not clear as to the reason, but I think it may have been her eyes. As always, I didn't want to know of what she was accused. She just looked resigned to what was happening. Perhaps this had happened to her previously. I enjoyed working on this painting. I'm getting more accustomed to painting on this very small format. I think 4x4 lends itself to these portraits.

FACE No. 50

2011-12-16T13:16:00.000-06:00

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.
-Thomas Merton-

Thomas Merton certainly knew what he was talking about, didn't he? We not only lose ourselves in the valuable time spent at the easel, but being part of a wonderful community of artists, exploring, learning, and digging deep within ourselves. This ongoing process is not unique to artists, but is certainly a definitive and welcome part of an artist's journey. I treasure what I have learned about myself in the last few years as I have followed and will continue to follow this path. I'm sure you have learned a great deal, too.
Here is a virtual toast to following our paths today and always!
Have a great week-end!!

VINTAGE CHRISTMAS

2011-12-15T13:52:00.001-06:00

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

Do you remember bubble lights? These were my favorite a very long time ago, many years before the white, twinkling lights became so popular. Along with the bubble lights were the large bulbs in lots of different colors. They made for a delightful Christmas tree for children. I painted this for the December challenge - Vintage Christmas - for Some Texas Artists Like to Paint. Although, these decorations are vintage and I remember them, I am NOT, and I repeat NOT vintage!!

MacGrins aka Kelley MacDonald - HHG Gang Member

2011-12-14T16:00:00.000-06:00

The Hilton Head Gang is a group of notorious artists who attended Karin Jurick's workshop on Hilton Head Island. I will feature one member of the group each week until they are all accounted for...

Kelley “MacGrins” MacDonald is the next notorious member to be sought. You may think her smiling face is harmless...until you see your smiling mug on one of her blogs. She waltzes in to a room, a beach or an event, smiling and acting all “I’m your friend” and then shoots at will. She doesn’t leave until she has captured every available smile. When ready leave the island...Suspiciously...her little red sports car was missing...she left Hilton Head in a newly acquired Jag shouting “Girls Just Wanna Paint!” She drove up the coast stopping along the way to visit accomplices. She has hideouts everywhere. Beware the smile...

To find out more about MacGrins check out her blog:

http://kelleymacdonalddailypaint.blogspot.com/

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

Maria Hock took the photograph for Kelley's mug. And I have to give her a LOT of credit because she managed to keep Kelley from smiling! I tried my best, but to no avail. She just laughed and could not stop. What to do? Call in the big guns ...... Maria came to the rescue. Thanks, Maria!

(Kelley, don't laugh when you see this!)

FACE No. 49

2011-12-13T00:00:00.000-06:00

6x6 Oil On Ampersand Gessobord

Well, one more mug shot painting and I will be at 50! When I began I had no idea how far I would take this series and I am still in the dark. I suppose it will continue until I get tired of it and I really don't see that I am anywhere near that. This series has and continues to be fun to paint.

FACE NO. 48

2011-12-12T00:00:00.000-06:00

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

CHEESECAKE

2011-12-09T10:01:00.001-06:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

Creative people are curious, flexible, persistent and independent with a tremendous spirit of adventure and a love of play. (Henri Matisse)

I love to play in my studio! It is a joy. I am constantly learning, always thinking, listening to music, sometimes reaching deep and other times just going with the flow. I appreciate that you are right there with me. As artists we understand how fortunate we are to have play and work be synonmous. Isn't that just wonderful?

Play this week-end!
Experience the joy!

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VALUE STUDY

2011-12-08T10:05:00.001-06:00

10x8 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

This was painted for the Rookie Painter challenge and a challenge it was! However I am pleased with how it came out. Having a cloth draped on a shelf makes a very nice painting.

$75.00 plus S&H

JLO - HHG GANG MEMBER

2011-12-07T18:48:00.001-06:00

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

"It is week four and Jennifer “JLo” Koach is the subject of this weeks search. Her uncanny resemblance to ... well, you know who...allows her to weasel herself into otherwise unavailable venues. Before her true identity is revealed she assimilates herself into the situation and shoots at will. Jlo charms and disarms her victims. By the time they realize what is happening...it is too late...they are photographed and the subject of a painting.

She left Hilton Head Island surrounded by her entourage...She is definitely NOT “just Jenny from the block”... by Maria Hock

OK, Jennifer, aka JLo, is a beautiful person and a very talented artist, but I think she has a spelling problem. Please don't let this get out, but she spells her last name "KOACH" not "COACH". As we all know coach begins with a "C" not a "K". I tried to help her at our Karin Jurick workshop, but she would just ignore me and order a chocolate (not khocalate!) martini. Go figure.

For more information or clues to her whereabouts check out her blog at:

http://jenniferkoachart.blogspot.com/

FACE NO. 47

2011-12-04T16:34:00.001-06:00

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

I'm finding it easier to paint on these small panels. It's been tough, though. I've wiped out many a mug shot. But, hey it's always a learning experience, even with wipe outs. So no complaints.

FACE No. 46

2011-12-01T09:22:00.001-06:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

I really enjoyed painting the cool and warm skin tones and using a nice warm green for the background. She has such interesting hair, too. She was just fun to paint!

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HHG WEEK 3 ..... ME!!!

2011-11-30T15:50:00.001-06:00

I know you have been waiting with anticipation for my mug shot! Perhaps you've seen it circling the internet. Maria Hock took the photograph and wrote:

Week three and we are looking for Linda “the Joker” Popple. Linda disarms her victims with humor and then shoots with reckless abandon. Yes, Linda thinks she is funny...but her crimes are very serious. Please be careful when confronting her.

Linda was last seen driving off Hilton Head Island wearing a teal sweatshirt and a blue baseball cap driving a red convertible sports car... She was laughing and shaking her camera at the wind. Authorities followed her until she left them in the dust...

Since Maria mentioned my red Ferrari in her statement I thought I would have my photographer take a picture of me driving away, exactly the way I left Hilton Head. I took the photo to my studio and painted it along with my mug shot. In explanation of my mug - I was told to look sad. After all I was arrested. Of course, the paparazzi showed up (as usual!) and I had some explaining to do. Can't have my "pretend" mug shot all over the world.

So here I am in my little red sports car. My mug shot is below.

I'm happy I'm not really going to jail. The last time was most unpleasant.

HHG Blogs - take a look!!

http://karinjurick.blogspot.com

http://regulascheifele.blogspot.com

http://dawnhartigan.blogspot.com/

http://kelleymacdonalddailypaint.blogspot.com/

http://splattermark.blogspot.com/

http://jenniferkoachart.blogspot.com/

http://lindanicklesfineart.blogspot.com/

http://cathyengberg.blogspot.com/

http://kithefnerpaintings.blogspot.com

http://njdarling.blogspot.com/

http://dailypaintingblog-roxanneduke.blogspot.com/

http://sherriehilliard.blogspot.com/

FACE No. 45

2011-11-29T14:24:00.001-06:00

12x6 Oil on Panel

Back to the mug shots. This man had such a long beard. I thought it would be fun to paint and it was. I attempted to stay loose and was successful, although it is something I want to continue to work on and improve. His face and beard called for a long support. His whole photograph was just too interesting to crop.

$75.00 plus S&H

FOG

2011-11-25T01:00:00.000-06:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

A few weeks ago Linda Reedy, Jill Randall and I drove out to the country early one foggy morning to paint. I love the fog. It creates a very different atmosphere to which I feel a connection. I managed to get one small painting of this windmill completed before the sun rose higher and burned off the fog. I did get a few photographs for references in the future. The area in which we painted was very rural with a few farms and down the road a bit a winery. It's a lovely place to bring paints and easels for plein air.

ENJOY YOUR WEEK-END!

New blogs: Kit Hefner

Roxanne Duke

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GOBBLE! GOBBLE!

2011-11-24T01:00:00.000-06:00

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

"What's for dinner?" That is the challenge for Some Texas Artists Like to Paint this month. So this evening our family will eat the traditional Thanksgiving meal .... turkey with all the trimmings. Yum! Take a minute and look at what other artists have been eating this month.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

REGULA "BABYFACE" SCHEIFELE

2011-11-23T13:24:00.001-06:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

"The second member of the Hilton Head Gang is Regula 'Babyface' Scheifele. Don't let her youthful appearance fool you..... she is as devious as the rest of the gang when it comes to shooting covertly and then leaving the scene of the crime.

After terrorizing the island shooting her way through beaches and galleries, she escaped to the back roads of North Carolina. She was last seen boarding a plane to Europe... her current whereabouts unknown."
Maria Hock, fellow member of the HHG

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY!

$50.00 plus S&H

WALKING AND TALKING

2011-11-18T08:48:00.001-06:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

This man was on his cell phone, absorbed in an intense conversation. I loved his clothes, especially his hat. It was a bright day and everything caught the light. So I schlepped after him in my best covert way, which wasn't easy with my camera hung over a bright teal jacket and cap on my head. Game on! I got several good photos and chose the easiest to paint (I am unbelievably rusty! ...... OK I'm a wimp) I hope to re-visit these photos and paint him again. Little did he know that he was such an interesting subject!

THE WEEK-END BEGINS HERE IN TEXAS
WITH SUNSHINE! IF YOU ARE HERE
OR SOMEWHERE ELSE, ENJOY YOUR
CREATIVE DAY!!
New blogs - take a look!
Jennifer Koach
Regula Scheifele
Sherrie Hilliard

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HILTON HEAD ISLAND GANG

2011-11-15T08:43:00.001-06:00

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

Here she is, Karin Jurick. Our leader, the top dog of our Hilton Head Island Gang. Her mug reveals her cunning, shifty appearance. You can almost see the wheels turning in her head .... planning the next clandestine operation out into the public with cameras at the ready. Under her cunning leadership we took our cameras and incognito hit the beaches. No one was the wiser and every member of this wily gang got plenty of photographs from which to paint. If you would like to be a member of this elite gang that is cloaked in secrecy and on the Q.T. can gather enormous amounts of information, check out Karin's blog and sign up for her next workshop. You will not be disappointed ..... although your mug may show up on the post office walls of America!

For more info on this fugitive gang check out Maria Hock's blog and Karin Jurick's blog.

HOME!!

2011-11-13T16:57:00.001-06:00

The last two weeks have been a blast! Now I am so happy to be home ......

the BEST place ever!

SWEET TEA

2011-11-07T21:52:00.001-06:00

Julie and I are still in the south enjoying cold iced tea. We will continue to travel the next few days and I am takings lots of photographs. I am looking forward to getting back to the studio and put into practice all I learned with Karin Jurick. In the meantime we are having a blast, eating lots of good southern food, laughing, sight-seeing and just having a good time. I probably won't post again until next week. So until then ..... happy painting!!

FYI - New blog, check it out! Maria Hock

I CONFESS!!

2011-11-05T09:17:00.000-05:00

Hilton Head Island ...... fantastic! Hilton Head Island with a Karin Jurick Workshop ..... AMAZING!!

People riding bicycles, running, catching the November sun, playing in the sand and just having a great time.

Dogs playing.

Children playing. Aren't they the cutest? Wonderful curls!

Another dog ready to hit the sand!

Birds dancing! I just happened to catch them while they were partying. Lucky or what? Those birds are a wild bunch!!

Relaxing.

So much fun! And such a talented dog!

The food was soooo good!

And look at all these talented artists!!! They were from all over the country and Switzerland! Karin is known everywhere and so many want to take her workshops! And when they heard I was going to be there, too .... well, what can I say, icing on the cake! :-)

And here is Karin painting one of her demos. She is an inspiration with her talent. And believe me, she is a funny, sharing, talented and just plain great person! Her stories of Zack and Joey had us all cracked up.

And my confession? I am now a Karin Jurick groupee! There are so many fans, but I think I am #1, numero uno, nummer ein, numero un. OK, you get it. If you ever have the opportunity to take Karin's workshop - grab it and I hope you have as much fun and learn as much as I did!!

SLICE OF WATERMELON

2011-10-28T00:00:00.000-05:00

6x6 Oil on Panel

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THE ARTISTS OF TEXAS SHOW

2011-10-26T00:00:00.000-05:00

Yes, yes, yes!! I entered five paintings in The Artists of Texas Show and all five were juried in! It is the first show I've entered and I was so pleased that five paintings were accepted. I'm beginning to feel like a real artist! :-D

The show begins November 5 and runs through December 31 at the Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas. Opening reception is on the 5th from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend. My family will be there and I will be there in spirit (not as good, but ....).

FACE No. 23

FACE No. 29

MARCH OF THE CHERRIES

ONE

WET STREETS

INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS DAY and ROBERT HENRI

2011-10-25T00:00:00.000-05:00

12x12 Oil on Panel
Francine

Today is International Artists Day! Did you know that we had a day? It's wonderful, isn't it? Do you think Hallmark is aware of our day?

To remember this day and in honor of artists who have influenced me, I copied a painting done by Robert Henri. To learn more about this amazing artist and author of The Art Spirit click here.

On another note, next Monday I will be attending a workshop in Hilton Head Island with Karin Jurick! For five full and inspiring days I will learn from an artist I admire and meet other artists that I only know through blogging!! I've been anticipating this for months and now it is almost here! Yea!!

JULIE

2011-10-23T21:14:00.001-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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This is NOT a mug shot!! I repeat, NOT a mug shot!!!
She is innocent .... on most things.

Julie is my younger (as she is ALWAYS pointing out to me) sister. We are only two and a half years apart, but listening to her you would think it is decades. She has been on my mind recently as each year we take a road trip together. This year it is about two weeks away and we are still trying to make a decision as to where we will go. It really doesn't matter. The trip is full of laughter no matter where we end up. This year I am driving with hopes that we won't get lost quite so often! She is terrible at following directions and listening to me .... the navigator. We'll see what happens!

FACE No. 44

2011-10-21T17:43:00.001-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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Have a fantastic week-end!

THREE GREEN ONES

2011-10-18T21:43:00.002-05:00

6x12 Oil on Panel

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I've painted green apples in a white bowl before and had photographs of my set ups. I love the greens in the apples and wanted to paint them again. Central Market has many varieties of apples now and they always make a good still life. And then the set up becomes a delicious, healthy snack! So tomorrow CM is on my to do list. :-)

TO MY BLOGGER FRIENDS ......

2011-10-13T12:04:00.000-05:00

And don't you forget it!

SARDINIA

2011-10-11T20:44:00.002-05:00

6x12 Oil on Panel

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Bill Guffy's Virtual Paintout is in Sardinia this month. Each month Bill chooses a place to visit via Google's street view. Google provides some interesting photos in urban and rural areas. Take a minute and visit Virtual Paintout and take a look at what other artists have painted. You might be tempted to join the challenge!

FACE No. 43

2011-10-10T18:43:00.002-05:00

12x6 Oil on Panel

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The lighting on this mug shot was so interesting as it was side lighted. The lighting is usually straight on so when I saw this photo I knew I must paint it. I thought a warm green background would be a good compliment to his beautiful skin tones. Although I thought this would be easy to paint with the light being concentrated on only one side of his face, it was not. However, once I divided my palette into lights and darks as suggested by Peggi Kroll Roberts in her DVD and Nancy Colella in her blog, my colors and strokes began to fall into place. I love it when that happens! Learning from accomplished artists is always a delight! Thank you to all the artists out there that share their knowledge!!!

CANDY!

2011-10-08T15:16:00.001-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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This was painted for Rookie Painter's challenge. I had fun using a new color ..... Persian Rose by Williamsburg. It's a beautiful color and I love having a new tube of paint to play with. Jen's photograph of this candy was perfect to use with Persian Rose. To view Rookie Painter and see more paintings click HERE.

FACE No. 42

2011-10-07T00:00:00.000-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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I decided to add a page/blog for my paintings of mug shots. I was enticed by Blogger's new formats - Dynamic Views. They look good, but in my opinion, lack quite a bit. There are no widgets, no additional blogs, followers, etc. However, I decided to use them just for the mug shots. Please take a look and click on any of the titles to change the format.

PRESUMED INNOCENT

IT'S GOING TO BE A GREAT WEEK-END!!

HAVE FUN AND ENJOY!!

MORNING COFFEE

2011-10-01T12:00:00.000-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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OLD JAIL ART CENTER

2011-09-30T19:20:00.001-05:00

Yesterday Linda Reedy and I took a day trip to Albany, Texas. We had intentions to do some sketching and take photos for painting. However, we were happy to find an amazing art museum in this little town! The Old Jail Art Center, which is an example of 19th century Texas classic architecture, has had two expansions and houses incredible art from four private collectors. The collections include works from Pablo Picasso, Paul Klee, Amedeo Modigliani, Rembrandt and many, many more artists. The current exhibition is "FACE TIME: Portraits from the Collection." It really is worth a little drive to see the works inside (no photographs allowed) and the fabulous sculpture garden outside (I've included only a small sample of this). After visiting the Old Jail Art Center there are local restaurants and shops that are fun to stop in and explore.

ENJOY YOUR WEEK-END!!

FACE No. 41

2011-09-27T22:53:00.000-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

I just can't stay away from these mug shots. Even with the bad lighting I am learning a great deal about skin tones, shadows, planes, etc. When I began this series I had no idea how many portraits I would paint. Now I am thinking they will continue for a long time.

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TWO ONIONS

2011-09-23T00:09:00.003-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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This was painted for Rookie Painter's September challenge. I wanted to express the warm and cool colors I saw in these beautiful onions. This was really fun to paint and I am considering doing a series of onions. Something to think about. :-)

ENJOY YOUR WEEK-END!!

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ELEPHANT AND A BLUEBERRY?

2011-09-16T16:36:00.001-05:00

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

"Blue, Blue, My World is Blue!" is September's challenge for Some Texas Artists Like to Paint. Blueberries came to mind. And Blueberry Hill was playing while I painted. I like to eat this beautiful little berry and they are so good for us!

And, the difference between an elephant and a blueberry? They're both blue, except for the elephant!

HAVE A FANTASTIC COLOR FILLED WEEK-END!!

FACE No. 40

2011-09-07T22:31:00.001-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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FACE No. 39

2011-09-06T11:08:00.001-05:00

12x8 Oil on Panel

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This woman had such interesting hair and pose that I had to paint her. She looked almost regal and proud to me. Of course, it is a mug shot so hopefully I'm just reading proud into her appearance.

On another note ....... as you know my beloved Texas is burning. One of the worst fires is in Bastrop, Texas where Carol Marine, her husband David, and their 6 year old son, Jacob live. Sadly, their house and Carol's studio was destroyed in the fire. Thankfully all are safe! PLEASE click here to make a donation and help the Marines get back on their feet.

Sending love, prayers, good energy and hugs to you, Carol, David and Jacob!

FACE No. 38

2011-09-05T20:18:00.000-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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FACE No. 37

2011-09-02T16:41:00.000-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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This was painted for this week's Daily Paintworks challenge. And a challenge it is!! Mary Douglas is having everyone paint in rectangles .... yikes! Each brush stroke should be a different color. It was tough, but I am pleased with how this turned out and believe me I learned a lot! Thanks, Mary!

Wishing everyone a safe, fun and

creative holiday week-end!!
And for those of us who watch
college football ........

WAR EAGLE!!!

FACE No. 36

2011-09-01T09:10:00.008-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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Celeste Bergin asked me if I felt sorry for the people I am painting. I've given this a lot of thought and it isn't an easy question to answer, especially with a simple yes or no. I don't know any of these people and I make an effort not to know for what crime they have been accused and their names. Some of the mug shots were taken at time of arrest and some after they have been convicted. So, for me this is an exercise in learning. However, having said that there are times when I feel a sadness, sometimes a profound sadness, sometimes less, but always complex. It's a feeling not only for the person, but for all the people this person has touched. When a crime has been committed from the less serious to the most horrible there are consequences that ripple far beyond this one person. For me, this is a complex issue and not an easy task to compress my thoughts into a few sentences. So, I would say that feeling sorry doesn't enter the picture as much as sadness. Thanks, Celeste! it's a thought provoking question.

FACE No. 35

2011-08-30T23:30:00.002-05:00

12x6 Oil on Panel

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Well, I have to say that when I saw this mugshot I wondered what he was looking at. Was it a bug on the ceiling? An interesting light fixture? Or maybe something imaginary? He made an interesting painting and one that I may re-visit sometime.

Virginia Floyd asked me what I have learned while painting these faces. Thank you, Virginia, for your question, it made me think and attempt to put into words those specific elements. First, and I think foremost, I have gained another level of confidence. Many artists suggest painting the same subject over and over and I am learning the truth to this. I don't think it matters what subject is chosen, just something that inspires you. As I became familiar with my subject I realized that I want to be looser and freer with my brush strokes. I have learned more about the importance of temperature changes in skin tones and I have a more acute appreciation of the planes of the face which are crucial to those changes in temperature, values, color, edges and brush strokes. I could go on and on about all the elements that we encounter and discover with each painting. Bottom line is that learning continues every day and if we're lucky we have someone like Virginia to encourage those of us (like me!) who aren't adept with words and writing. So, thanks again for your question, Virginia, which helped me to think and grasp the basic components of my learning experience!

A GOOD REMINDER TO ALL!

2011-08-23T09:20:00.005-05:00

Ira Glass on Storytelling from David Shiyang Liu on Vimeo.

I found this little video on FB by Lisa Daria. You MUST listen to it as I think it speaks to all creative people. I really needed this today, so Lisa a big thank you for sharing this link! Enjoy and have a creative day!

BIRTHDAY FLOWERS

2011-08-20T14:19:00.008-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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This is a week late for the Happy Birthday to Carol challenge on the Daily Paintworks. I say "better late than never." So a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CAROL!!! You are one of my favorite artists, a fabulous teacher, and just a fantastic person!

FACE No. 34

2011-08-12T13:10:00.005-05:00

6x4 Oil on Gessoed Panel

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Have a fun-filled, creative-filled weekend!!

FACE No. 33

2011-08-09T18:40:00.003-05:00

12x6 Oil on Gessoed Panel

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This was fun to paint with the blue scarf on her head. You know how some paintings just paint themselves? This was one of those. The time went too fast. Of course, I have to admit that when painting, time just seems to rocket!

FACE No. 32

2011-08-08T11:00:00.002-05:00

12x12 Oil on Panel

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LUCY!

2011-08-06T10:51:00.003-05:00

When I was a kid and really through adulthood,too, I watched the "I Love Lucy" show. Even if I had seen the same program many times I would laugh and laugh! It was and still is one of my favorites. Lucille Ball would be 100 today ~ thank you, Lucy for all the belly laughs you shared with me and your audience!!!

FACE No. 31

2011-08-02T01:00:00.002-05:00

12x8 Oil on Panel

I decided to work on a larger support. This man seemed to need it with his bluesy look and sunglasses.

FACE No. 30

2011-08-01T11:14:00.005-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

FACE No. 29

2011-07-30T10:06:00.005-05:00

12x6 Oil on Panel

I like working on this format. There is more room to play with the background and to paint the entire photograph. My brush strokes are getting looser and I like that. This was one of my favorites to paint!

REMNANTS OF AN ALL AMERICAN SNACK

2011-07-26T21:58:00.006-05:00

FOR THE TEXAS MOLESKIN ROUND-UP

Jean Townsend's theme is detritus. She has such a creative spirit. Her theme was quite a challenge. My first thought was to paint my leftover palette, but SOMEONE (a fantastic artist, I must admit ..... Sharon Hodges) beat me to it! And her painting and format was amazing. So that idea went into the detritus file (which is over loaded!) As I sat down with my peanuts, I was just stumped and thinking and thinking of something to paint. I left the shells and went to the studio to paint another mugshot and so frustrated that I just couldn't come up with anything. The mugshot was finished and I came downstairs and saw the remnants of my snack and there it was ..... finally.

FACE No. 28

2011-07-26T09:15:00.003-05:00

6x4 Oil on Panel

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FACE No. 27

2011-07-24T19:02:00.003-05:00

6x12 Oil on Panel

I decided to try a different composition and I like it. I'm going to explore some other compositions. I already have one that is different that will be posted later.

FACE No. 26

2011-07-20T11:46:00.006-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

I really worked on being a little looser on this painting and I think I succeeded. I kept the edges soft where needed and a couple of accidental brushstrokes that worked. I like him!

FACE No. 25

2011-07-19T16:26:00.003-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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FACE No. 24

2011-07-18T10:49:00.002-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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FACE No. 23

2011-07-12T16:03:00.004-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

FACE No. 22

2011-07-11T16:02:00.001-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

I found this man's expression very interesting. It wasn't as difficult to tackle as I had thought. However, I am still having problems with eyes and noses! I should pull out one of my anatomy books and study. The more I learn, the more I realize how much there is to learn. It goes on and on! It's a good thing I enjoy the journey!

FACE No. 21

2011-07-10T18:54:00.007-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

These mugshots continue to be fun and a really good learning tool. In addition, painting these faces have provided therapy for me the last few weeks as my daughter-in-law, Heather, was diagnosed with breast cancer. I know that some of you are aware of this through Facebook. For those that don't know, she is doing really well and will begin chemo soon. And, so my therapy (which I love!) will continue .....

FACE No. 20

2011-07-02T00:04:00.004-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

FACE No. 19

2011-07-01T09:34:00.002-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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FACE No. 18

2011-06-30T12:06:00.003-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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FACE No. 17

2011-06-29T13:03:00.004-05:00

6X6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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Face No. 16

2011-06-28T12:33:00.002-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

FACE No. 15

2011-06-27T15:51:00.008-05:00

6x6 Oil on Paper

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Phineas Taylor Barnum 1810-1891

This is not a mugshot, but a portrait of P.T. Barnum. It's a painting for Carol Morgan's moleskin. Her theme is "Sides." Mr. Barnum was known for his sideshows which began when he was only 25 years old. He paid Joice Heath $1,000.00 to be put on exhibit. She claimed to be 161 years old and a nurse for George Washington. From this exhibit he made about $1,500.00 per week! And thus began the sideshow and soon his Barnum & Bailey Circus.

To view more of this moleskin project click HERE to view TEXAS MOLESKIN ROUND-UP. You won't be disappointed!

FACE No. 14

2011-06-26T09:15:00.004-05:00

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FACE NO. 13

2011-06-25T18:24:00.004-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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FACE No. 12

2011-06-23T08:00:00.000-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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FACE No. 11

2011-06-22T10:14:00.000-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

FACE No. 10

2011-06-18T14:15:00.003-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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FACE No. 9

2011-06-15T20:53:00.003-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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FACE No. 8

2011-06-13T20:22:00.003-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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FACE No. 7

2011-06-12T22:21:00.005-05:00

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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